KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK

Syd's Book Shack & Boutique co-owners Paul DeJohn and Meredith Daggett, Kelly Clarkson, and Scholastic Kid Reporter Arjun Atluri and Mounika Atluri

A Visit to “The Kelly Clarkson Show”

Arjun Atluri

June 20th, 2025

Kid Reporter Arjun Atluri helps deliver owners of Syd’s Book Shack and Boutique a $10,000 surprise from Scholastic

Scholastic Kid Reporter Owen Marksbury with Nancy Eyre and Bry Hoeg of Powell’s City of Books.

Powell’s City of Books: World’s Largest Independent Bookstore Connects Kids with Books

Owen Marksbury

June 6th, 2025

In celebration of Independent Bookstore Day, Kid Reporter Owen Marksbury visits the world’s largest independent bookstore, Powell’s City of Books, in Portland, Oregon.

Scholastic Kid Reporter Sofi Cortes at Atlanta’s Ponce Library in celebration of Free Comic Book Day

SCAD Holds an Event for Free Comic Day with Fulton County Library

Sofi Cortes

June 5th, 2025

On May 3, 2025, SCAD and Fulton Libraries hosted Hissy Fit Mini Comics Fest, celebrating comics, creativity, and community with families, artists, and free activities.

Arjun Atluri with Paul DeJohn, owner of Syd's Bookshack

A Connecticut Bookstore Giving a Voice to All One Book at a Time

Arjun Atluri

May 20th, 2025

Syd's Book Shack & Boutique empowers all individuals to find their voice through books and donations. 

Kush with Raina, Scott and their book, The Cartoonists Club

Cartoons Meet Creativity: Graphic Novels Inspire Kids to Read

Kush Kalra

May 12th, 2025

Scholastic Kid Reporter Kush Kalra interviews authors Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud following the release of their graphic novel, The Cartoonists Club

Hicklebee's owner and staff

A Conversation with the New Owners of a California Literary Haven

Enya Yang

April 22nd, 2025

Hicklebee’s, an award-winning bookstore in San Jose, is owned by Laura Gahrahmat, who continues its legacy with community engagement, diverse books, and popular events.

Scholastic Kid Reporter Kush Kalra with Blue Willow Bookstore's Cathy Berner and Valerie Koehler

Blue Willow Bookshop: An Independent Bookstore Builds Community

Kush Kalra

April 21st, 2025

Scholastic Kid Reporter Kush Kalra visits Blue Willow Bookshop to learn about the impact of literature.

Scholastic Kid Reporter Evy Bingle visits an exhibit at The Rabbit hOle

Step into Your Favorite Story: Exploring The Rabbit hOle

Evy Bingle

April 18th, 2025

Scholastic Kid Reporter Evy Bingle tours a new museum in Kansas City that brings children’s books to life.